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Plague or plenty? Why the locust is also a prawn of the sky

Posted by · March 17, 2016 9:47 PM

When you consider that the phrase “plague of locusts” is basically shorthand for “really awful”, it might seem that advocates of eating these bugs have a difficult task. But language is an interesting thing. Don’t ‘sky prawns’ sound lovely? Dig deeper →

The Wasp – friend, foe or delicacy?

Posted by · March 08, 2016 6:31 PM

Wasps, popularly thought of as ‘useless’. No honey, no pollination, and they don’t even have the good grace to die when they sting you. But listen: wasps don’t deserve their bad rep. Dig deeper →

Stuck underground: the Termite

Posted by · February 28, 2016 11:15 AM

There’s something slightly alien about termites. Their crooked chimney-stack nests protrude like giant earthy fingers from the ground, ingeniously sucking in cool air and so ventilating the underground hive. Dig deeper →

Eating Crickets – a bit dull or the next big thing?

Posted by · February 20, 2016 10:34 AM

Unless you’re a serious bug fan, you wouldn’t describe these brown and black scuttling things as pretty. But despite being a bit dull, crickets have become the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to edible insects. Dig deeper →

Seeking Romance: the Cockchafer

Posted by · February 11, 2016 10:27 PM

The beautiful May Bug, with its comical antler-like antennae and fuzzy face, used to be a common sight across the European continent. And cockchafers were also eaten quite widely! Dig deeper →

Chirping in the background – the Grasshopper

Posted by · February 04, 2016 3:37 PM

Their skills aren’t limited to chirping; grasshoppers can also jump impressively far, spit brown liquid at attackers, and congregate in swarming clouds of biblical plague when they get too randy. Grasshoppers are eaten widely, especially in Mexico as chapulines. Dig deeper →

The Yak Killer: the Asian Giant Hornet

Posted by · January 25, 2016 9:39 PM

For some people this insect is the stuff of nightmares. Also known as the ‘yak-killer’, it’s notoriously aggressive and kills around 40 people a year. If you see it, you run. Dig deeper →

Live near a rotting palm? Pop goes the weevil!

Posted by · January 15, 2016 6:57 PM

Bug of the Week: Palm Weevils – infestation or edible bounty? The grub that gorges on palm trees is a welcome presence in parts of the world. Dig deeper →

From bait to plate – the versatile little mealworm

Posted by · January 08, 2016 3:00 PM

Garden birds love mealworms – and so can people. Get your Vitamin B12 boost from this versatile little larvae, which can add a protein crunch to everything from burgers and bakes to salads and soups. Dig deeper →

Splashing out on Giant Water Bugs

Posted by · December 30, 2015 1:45 AM

Meet our Bug of the Week: Giant Water Bugs (Belostomatidae) are are also known as Maeng Da in Thailand, and ‘toe-biters’ in Europe, which might sound like they just enjoy a wee nibble, but rest assured, you don’t want them biting your toes. Dig deeper →

Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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